Selective Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SIGI)

gunterle (64.45) Submitted: 8/21/2012 11:38:01 AM : Start Price: $17.87 SIGI Score: +17.43

signal

5SsmallcapDIV (78.71) Submitted: 1/18/2011 10:41:20 AM : Start Price: $16.78 SIGI Score: +13.85

5 STAR, Small-cap, dividend payer

MaxProfit81 (< 20) Submitted: 4/28/2008 1:03:02 AM : Start Price: $18.65 SIGI Score: +5.23

It has been a slow and rough time for insurance providers, and though SIGI insurance is no different, its recent 13% drop in share price is. That was due to several things stemming from management and not so much from real world events. This company took a one time restructuring charge in February, along with higher short term cash positions to hedge against the financial markets volatility. As i see it, this company is taking all the necessary steps to not only safeguard its investments, but also to improve its infrastructure. If thats worth a 13% drop, then im in now on the cheap and ready for clear sailing ahead.

goochb1 (< 20) Submitted: 3/25/2008 1:43:47 PM : Start Price: $20.71 SIGI Score: -11.71

Selective Insurance engaged in major cost cutting initiatives at the beginning of 2008 in order to "shore up" its one major vulnerability in the industry. Selective has been a historically strong performer however, in recent years the direct competitor's Expense Ratio has outperformed Selective in spite of Selective’s strong Earnings and Profitability.

oinbar7777 (61.95) Submitted: 3/12/2007 8:56:11 PM : Start Price: $20.45 SIGI Score: -8.61

good strategy, good products, solid management

mtthwpigott (82.82) Submitted: 2/12/2007 11:20:04 PM : Start Price: $21.23 SIGI Score: +9.74

even when this stock splits on Feb 20, the P/E ratio below 10 only tells me that they are working things out. If you are in currently, sell right after the split and you will come out with a 50 cent extra dividend

furryelmer (52.52) Submitted: 1/22/2007 5:59:43 PM : Start Price: $22.37 SIGI Score: -16.78

Small insurance company wisely letting Geico take auto policies while it goes for less risky ones.